Football NSW Representative Coaching Applications Closing Soon

Football NSW is inviting suitably qualified coaches to apply for several coaching positions in its State Teams Representative Program for the upcoming FFA Girls National Youth Championships.

Football Federation Australia has decided that in 2018, Football NSW will be granted two spots in each age group and therefore two metropolitan squads of 16 (with a minimum of four shadow players per team) will participate at the Championships.

FNSW State Teams form an integral part of the National Player Pathway. Players selected will have the opportunity to compete at the FFA National Youth Championships (NYC) or the FFA National Training Centre (NTC) Challenge and be exposed to both the highest level of football available and the expertise of FNSW /FFA State and National selectors and coaches. From these tournaments, players will be identified for future selection into FNSW Elite Programs, National Training Camps, National Youth Teams, and W League Teams etc.

For coaches, this is a great opportunity to display an understanding of the National Curriculum and the Coaching Process consistent with Advanced Coach Education principles. The tournament environment helps coaches improve player management and planning skills with an unfamiliar group of players. As with the players, this is an excellent opportunity for your own development and future identification for further advanced positions in the elite coaching area.

Dates
The 2018 FFA Girls National Youth Championships will be held from Monday 16^th July to Friday 20^th July 2018 at Coffs Harbour.

Key Timelines

• 17^th May 2018 – closing date for applications
• 22^nd May 2018 – Final appointments made – successful applicants notified
• 24^th May 2018 – Trials commence and run over 2-3 weeks
• Training schedule of two sessions per week to commence immediately after

Applications for Football NSW State Team Coaches must be submitted before close at Close of Business Thursday 17^th May 2018. 

Click Here for Application Form

Other important information: 

• Coaches will be required to hold a minimum of an FFA/AFC B-Licence
• Assistant Coaches will be required to hold a minimum of an FFA/AFC C-Licence Youth
• Coaches must either have or obtain a current Working with Children’s number (see below)

Working with Children Check (WWC) Number
Successful applicants will be working with children under the age of 18. You will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check (Employee) as this is a paid position. If you do not already have a number or need to upgrade your number from volunteer status, you can apply online via the Office of the Children’s Guardian website.

For further information or if you have any queries please contact Nadine Shiels